By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Government has reiterated that the ban on commercial motorcycle operations within the Calabar metropolis and Calabar South remains in full effect. This was contained in a press release signed by the Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Bassey Otu, Mr. Linus
By Godwin Ajom Barely two days after farmers in Etomi Community, Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State staged a protest against the planned privatization of government cocoa estate, Abia community has joined the protest against the policy. The protesters displayed placards with different inscriptions, read: “Our estate isn’t for sale”, “Give us our
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has welcomed the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, and his management team to the Exco Chambers in Calabar. During the meeting with the excos, the Governor had a
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Government has condemned the vandalism and theft of public assets in Obudu Local Government Area. The Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Asset Management and Recovery, Gilbert Agbor disclosed this in a press release dated 10th April, 2025. Gilbert said Governor Bassey Otu is
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The loggerheads between the Government of Cross River State and social-cultural group, Nkot Mbok has continued to garner controversy. In the latest developments, the State government has suspended the masquerade displaying group – Nkot Mbok indefinitely, saying it constitutes a security threat to the public. The government in a
By Favour Adinya Cross River State Government has introduced free shuttle services for residents of Calabar metropolis. The initiative, dubbed the “Season of Sweetness Free Transport Service,” aims to provide accessible and affordable transportation options for citizens to cushion the effects high transportation in the metropolis during the yuletide period. To utilize the free shuttle
By Patrick Obia In 2006, the Cross River State Government signed into law for free education for all primary and secondary school students in the state. This move followed concerns about the high number of out-of-school students in the State. Findings by CrossRiverWatch reveal that despite the existence of this law and public show of
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Executive Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has presented a cash donation to some youths of Nyanghasang Community in Calabar Municipality for playing pivotal security roles in combating crime in the area. Recall that Otu had earlier promised during the inaugural media parley with the press